Shots of Science Vs
Quick hits of Science Vs, where we take on fads, trends, and the opinionated mob to find out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. Want more fun? Go to Science Vs on Spotify.
Latest episodes
Mar 25, 2023 • 10min
Weight Loss Meds: How Does Ozempic Work?
People say drugs like Ozempic are helping them lose tons of weight. But are these drugs really all they’re cracked up to be? We talk to endocrinologist Prof. Tricia Tan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2023 • 9min
Pet Food: Is Kibble Full of Crap?
Is the stuff in your standard kibble full of crap? Should your dog or cat be eating it... or should you shell out for the fancier stuff? We talk to Prof. Marion Nestle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2023 • 6min
Snake Bite Cures: Weasels, Pigeons, Pee
Venomous snakes entranced medieval Europe. And although bites were rare, this didn't stop 14th century doctors from using everything but the kitchen sink to make snake bite treatments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2023 • 10min
Ssseriously Deadly Venom
Why the heck is snake venom so deadly? We speak to Captain Pete Bethune and snake venom researcher Dr. Christina Zdenek. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2023 • 3min
Talking Squids?
Way down in the deep Pacific ocean... Red Devil squids have been quite chatty with one another! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2023 • 3min
The Vampire Demon Anchovy
Scientists took a closer look at some ancient anchovy fossils and realized that these little fishies were a lot scarier than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2023 • 3min
Meat-Eating Sponges?
Scientists discovered some VERY unique deep-sea critters off the coast of eastern Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2023 • 3min
An A.I. Pop Song (ft. Koalas)
Scientists taught a computer algorithm how to create pop songs on its own – They threw in a dash of koala sounds... and here's how it turned out!Listen to the full song here: https://bit.ly/3lH37ve Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2023 • 3min
Frogs: A Date... with Death?
This week we bring you a ribbiting story about the pug-nosed tree frog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2023 • 3min
Why Do Rainy Days Smell?
Ever wonder what that earthy smell is after a rainstorm? We go on a little science adventure to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
